Nevada Facts
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Points of Interest
You can be forced to give breath/blood sample for DWI enforcement purposes.
Nevada is an "open range" state; i.e., you must yield to wandering cattle. If you hit one, not only is it your fault, but you will have to pay the rancher for his loss.
Speed Limits
Unless Otherwise Posted
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| Urban | 25 mph |
| Rural | As posted |
| State highways | 70 mph |
| Interstates | 75 mph |
Speed Limits Enforcement Techniques
Enforced through use of:
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| Pacing | Yes |
| Radar | Yes |
| Vascar | No |
| Photo Radar | No |
| Aircraft | Yes |
| Laser | Yes |
Tickets
Tickets can be paid by mail or in person.
Trial By Declaration Allowed
No
Jury Trial Allowed
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| Speeding | No |
| Parking | No |
| Equipment | No |
| DWI | *Yes |
Member of Nonresident Compact
Yes
Member of Driver License Compact
Yes
When and Where to File Accident Reports
All accidents must be reported immediately to the local authorities and (if the accident results in death, personal injury, or property damage exceeding $350) within 10 days to the Department of Motor Vehicles, Driver's License Division, Safety Responsibility Section, Carson City, NV 89711.
Resident Insurance Requirements
Compulsory and financial responsibility law.
Security-type and future proof-type law applicable in the event of an accident causing death, personal injury, or property damage exceeding $350.
Minimum limits: $15,000/30,000/10,000.
Nevada has a public liability and property damage law, no-fault insurance law, and unsatisfied judgment funds law.
Regulations
- Open intoxicants are prohibited in the vehicle.
- The BAC level is .08%.
- Nevada has an administrative license suspension law and an implied consent law. The breathalyzer cannot be refused.
- Rifles and shotguns carried in a vehicle must be unloaded; handguns may be carried openly or in glove compartment but may not be concealed upon one's person.
- Studded tires are permitted from November 1 to April 30.
- Tire chains are required when posted.
- Nevada has a seat belt law with secondary enforcement for all occupants.
- Nevada has a mandatory child restraint law for passengers under 6 years of age and weighing less than 40 pounds, requiring use of approved car safety seats.
- Nevada has a mandatory motorcycle helmet law.
- Registration and insurance card must be carried in the vehicle.
General Information
Telephone: 702/687-5300
Emergency Cellular Phone Number: NHP (647)